PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone

INCI: PEG/PPG-22/24 DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
68937-54-2 (generic)
Function
Surfactant, emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; CIR concluded safe as used (2014 group assessment); 19 leave-on and 3 rinse-off VCRP uses

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from ethoxylation; D4/D5 cyclomethicone traces โ‰ค1%

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from ethoxylation; D4/D5 cyclomethicone traces โ‰ค1% The EU classifies PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68937-54-2 (generic).

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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